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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 6 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm A170 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm A170

 FS25 Fujifilm A170 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm A170 FS25 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the FS25.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and FS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FS25 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $80 $230